2023 Rivian R1S: Costs And Estimated Vary

Following the Rivian R1T, let’s check out the Rivian R1S all-electric, seven-seat SUV, which in 2023 is accessible for order in a number of configurations.

Getting ready the abstract of costs and estimated vary, we discovered a complete of 17 configurations (together with powertrain, battery, and wheel measurement) – much like the Rivian R1T – though at the moment, solely 11 can be found on the corporate’s web site (the Max Pack battery possibility for Twin-Motor powertrains shall be listed later this yr).

Earlier than we get into particulars, let’s simply record all the variations of the Rivian R1S:

• Twin-Motor AWD (DM AWD): 600 hp, 600 ft-lbs, 0-60 mph in *4.5 seconds
  • Commonplace Battery: 21- or 22-inch wheels
  • Giant Battery: 20-, 21- or 22-inch wheels
  • Max Battery: 20-, 21- or 22-inch wheels
• Efficiency Twin-Motor AWD (Perf. DM AWD): 700 hp, 700 ft-lbs, 0-60 mph in *3.5 seconds
  • Giant Battery: 20-, 21- or 22-inch wheels
  • Max Battery: 20-, 21- or 22-inch wheels
• Quad-Motor AWD (QM AWD): 835 hp, 908 ft-lbs, 0-60 mph in *3.0 seconds
  • Giant Battery: 20-, 21- or 22-inch wheels

* acceleration depends upon the precise configuration; 20-inch wheels are all-terrain (AT); thus far solely QM AWD model was shipped to clients; DM variations and new battery packs are coming later this yr

Costs

When launched, the Rivian R1S quad-motor (QM AWD) was out there for order for roughly $70,000 (plus a $1,075 vacation spot cost) and eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit score, which successfully translated right into a beginning worth of $63,575.

These costs weren’t attainable to take care of, and right now even the least costly Rivian R1S is far pricier, the vacation spot cost is greater ($1,800) and there’s no federal tax credit score, apart from one model, which inserts underneath the $80,000 worth cap and is eligible for $3,750.

White Rivian R1S charging on Rivian Waypoint charger

Rivian R1S in Compass Yellow

As we will see under, the entry-level Rivian R1S with the DM AWD powertrain, Commonplace Pack battery, and default 21-inch wheels, begins at an MSRP of $78,000 (plus a $1,800 vacation spot cost). Assuming the eligibility for a $3,750 federal tax credit score, the efficient price is $76,050.

The larger battery prices $6,000 (Giant Pack), whereas the worth of the upcoming Max Pack battery just isn’t but introduced (it is $16,000 within the case of the R1T).

The change to a extra highly effective Efficiency Twin-Motor AWD (Perf. DM AWD) model, which gives noticeably faster acceleration, will increase the worth by $5,000. The Quad-Motor (QM AWD) price $8,000.

21-inch wheels are commonplace. The change to 22-inch wheels normally prices $2,500 extra, whereas the choice of 20-inch all-terrain wheels requires a $3,600 All-Terrain Improve (not out there on the DM AWD with Commonplace Pack battery).

Listed below are all 17 configurations, though for six of them (Max Pack) costs stay unknown:

* we assigned all configurations to the 2023 mannequin yr, though some would possibly slip into the 2024 mannequin yr.

Similar to within the case of the Rivian R1T, that is an overload of versions- regardless of only one trim stage – Journey.

And here’s a chart with all of the variations for which costs can be found, from the least costly to the costliest, with more information in regards to the estimated driving vary.

Driving vary

For every Rivian R1S configuration listed on the web site, the producer supplies an estimated vary (apart from the DM AWD model with Commonplace Pack battery and 22-inch wheels). These numbers differ from 260 miles to 340 miles. The Max Pack model just isn’t but out there for order, but it surely’s promised to supply round 390 miles of vary.

The Quad-Motor variations had been additionally formally listed by EPA (extra on that later).

As we will see on the chart under, the longest vary is achieved by the Twin-Motor variations with Max Pack and Giant Pack batteries. The Quad-Motor powertrain seems to be a number of % much less environment friendly than the Twin-Motor one.

One other factor is that in mainly every case, the longest vary is famous by the default 21-inch wheel model. The 22-inch wheels lower vary by some six %. Within the case of the All-Terrain wheels, the vary drop is much more – by 10-12 %, in comparison with the 21-inch wheels.

Under, we hooked up the EPA scores for the 2023 Rivian R1S QM AWD, Giant Pack (135 kilowatt-hours) variations (the one ones launched thus far).

EPA Mixed vary:

• 2023 Rivian R1S QM AWD, Giant Pack, AT 20-inch: 289 miles (465 km)
  [32 miles or 10 percent less than the 21-inch version]
• 2023 Rivian R1S QM AWD, Giant Pack, 21-inch: 321 miles (516 km)
• 2023 Rivian R1S QM AWD, Giant Pack, 22-inch: 303 miles (488 km)
  [18 miles or 5.6 percent less than the 21-inch version]

In comparison with the 2022 mannequin yr model (21-inch wheels) rated at 316 miles, the 2023 mannequin yr Rivian R1S has 5 miles extra vary. Nonetheless, that is a results of a software program replace launched in December 2022 and, based on earlier experiences, the 2022MY R1S with the replace ought to get the identical vary as the brand new ones (excluding battery growing older/cycle degradation).

An attention-grabbing factor is that Rivian’s web site signifies 274 miles of vary within the case of the 20-inch wheels, which differs from the 289 miles within the EPA report. We assumed EPA numbers when out there.

Power consumption, together with charging losses, amounted to 71 MPGe: 475 Wh/mi (295 Wh/km) within the case of the 21-inch model. The change to AT 20-inch wheels considerably will increase power consumption to 68 MPGe: 496 Wh/mi (308 Wh/km).

Later this yr we are going to most likely see the official EPA scores additionally for the upcoming Twin-Motor variations of the Rivian R1S. Manufacturing of these powertrains (additionally known as Enduro Motors) began in February 2023.

The DM powertrain, together with the Max Pack battery (doubtlessly 180-kWh or so), are the 2 most necessary Rivian objects which might be promised to enter the market later this yr (the Max Pack is ready for Fall 2023).

The DM variations are usually not as highly effective because the QM model, which will be famous by the 0-60 mph acceleration (4.5 or 3.5 seconds, as an alternative of three.0 seconds), however they’re cheaper and extra environment friendly, which implies significantly extra vary. This one hundred pc mirrors the R1T, as each autos are based mostly on the identical R1 platform.

Sooner or later, Rivian is anticipated to introduce additionally a QM model with the Max Pack battery – we guess that for each the R1T and R1S.

* estimated/unofficial values; acceleration depends upon the precise configuration

All Rivian R1Ss can tow as much as 7,700 lbs (3,493 kg).

The QM variations are outfitted with an 11.5-kilowatt (kW) onboard charger, which within the case of the Giant Pack battery, permits to replenish as much as 25 miles or vary per hour.

DC quick charging of the Giant Pack battery is capped at 210 kilowatts and, based on the producer, as much as 140 miles of vary could be replenished in 20 minutes. See our DC quick charging evaluation of the R1T from a yr in the past to get a greater concept of what to anticipate from the Rivian R1T/R1S autos.

We guess that different battery pack variations can have a special quick charging efficiency (a smaller or greater battery might need decrease or greater peak DC quick charging energy).